Look for off-market deals through wholesalers or direct mail.

However investing in DIRECT real estate investments differs considerably from investing in mutual funds, index funds, bonds, money market and REITs that most investors are familiar with.  

You can directly contribute to improving the area, helping residents access safer and better-quality living conditions.Hopefully, this gives you another avenue for real estate investment in a growing market like Charlotte.

The checks go to the owners directly, and he has a maintenance person and attorney on speed dial.

Check on storm sewers, storm ponds, water runoff direction. 

So it's not a guarantee, but still much more flexible than actually owning the property directly yourself. 

It's directly across the street from me so it would be perfect for my first mf property.

Assume that you could meet with the CEO and give him some direction or write articles about how great the stock was and cause its value to go up. 

This post is directed toward professionals who know real estate in and out.

I would love to pick your brains if you're good with me contacting you directly.